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Uzuni and Ramirez Seal 3-1 Austin FC Victory Over Seattle

Austin FC secured a 3-1 win against Seattle Sounders FC on Thursday, with goals from Ilie Sánchez, Myrto Uzuni, and Christian Ramirez leading the charge.

Tessa Esparza

July 23, 20261 min read

soccer match victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
soccer match victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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July 23, 2026

Late Surge Decides Contest

Austin FC demonstrated resilience and clinical finishing in a Thursday night matchup at Q2 Stadium, defeating the visiting Seattle Sounders FC 3-1. The result, secured by two second-half goals, improved the home side's standing while handing Seattle a loss in their regular-season schedule.

Key Moments

The hosts took an early advantage when Ilie Sánchez found the net in the 11th minute, giving Austin FC a 1-0 lead. Seattle responded with determination, equalizing before the half through a goal by Paul Rothrock in the 26th minute. The score remained tied at 1-1 for the majority of the match, keeping the contest competitive.

The turning point arrived in the final stages of the game. Myrto Uzuni restored Austin FC's lead in the 86th minute. Shortly after, Christian Ramirez added an insurance goal in the 90+1 minute, sealing the 3-1 victory for the home team.

Statistical Highlights

Seattle's Paul Rothrock led all players in shots with a total of 2 attempts. In goal, Andy Thomas made 3 saves for the Sounders, attempting to keep the visitors in the contest.

Post-Game Records

With this result, Austin FC improved their record to 4-5-7. Seattle Sounders FC fell to 7-3-5. The match was played in front of 20,738 spectators at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761674

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Tessa Esparza

Tessa Esparza covers Little Elm high school and area college sports.

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